A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3760346 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3762227 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 3760170 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2475 time: 2020-02-11 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x961ba36c58db13f33f5362fb84e96cd857cf0dbc6c4902ce79fc7452b868e480Block Operator
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